Trainee Foreman - Development Programme

Sisk Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health, wellbeing & lifestyle supports

Career development opportunities

Total Rewards programme

Job summary

John Sisk & Son Ltd is launching its Trainee Foreman Programme in Dublin, Limerick and across Europe. The two-year BUILD programme equips crafts professionals to progress from on-site roles into site supervision, with workshops, on-site learning and mentorship from senior supervisors.

You will support day-to-day site activities, learn project specifications and safety requirements, and develop leadership and technical skills to advance within Sisk across Ireland and Europe.

Qualifications

• Safepass certification is required.
• Manual Handling certification is required.
• QQI Craft Certificate is desirable.
• PHECC First Aid is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the site team with day-to-day activities and project programme delivery.
• Develop an understanding of project specifications, site logistics and construction programmes.
• Assist with monitoring health, safety and quality standards, including RAMS and COSHH.
• Participate in daily site coordination and subcontractor progress meetings.
• Support the coordination of site logistics, materials, plant and equipment.
• Shadow experienced Foremen and Supervisors to develop site management knowledge.
• Identify and raise safety, quality or site concerns with the Foreman or Site Manager.
• Help maintain safe, clean and well-organised working areas across the site.

Skills

Safepass

Manual Handling

QQI Craft

PHECC First Aid

Job description

Overview

At Sisk, we create places and infrastructure that shape how people live, work and connect – now and for future generations. As a family‑owned, international construction and engineering group, we offer meaningful careers across building, infrastructure, rail, energy and off‑site manufacturing throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe, where people are supported to grow, make an impact and be part of positive change.

Are you a newly qualified craft professional looking to progress from the tools into site supervision? Join Sisk’s Trainee Foreman Programme in Dublin, Limerick and across Europe and gain the knowledge, hands‑on experience and skills needed to build your career and progress into a Site Supervisor role.

Our structured two-year BUILD Programme is designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge and hands‑on experience needed to progress from a craft or site‑based role into site supervision. You'll work alongside experienced project teams, support the management of onsite trade professionals, help implement Sisk policies, and contribute to the successful delivery of major construction projects. Through a combination of workshops, on‑site learning and mentorship from experienced supervisors, you'll develop the leadership and technical capabilities needed to build a rewarding career with Sisk across Ireland and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Support the site team with day‑to‑day activities and the delivery of project programme requirements.
• Develop an understanding of project specifications, site logistics and construction programmes.
• Assist with monitoring health, safety and quality standards, including RAMS and COSHH requirements.
• Participate in daily site coordination and subcontractor progress meetings.
• Support the coordination of site logistics, materials, plant and equipment.
• Shadow experienced Foremen and Supervisors to develop knowledge of site management and work quality.
• Identify and raise safety, quality or site concerns with the relevant Foreman or Site Manager.
• Help maintain safe, clean and well‑organised working areas across the site.

Experience

• Experience in a construction environment, gained through a craft apprenticeship and/or construction projects.
• A strong interest in progressing from a craft/site‑based role into site supervision.
• Willingness to learn and develop through a structured training programme.

Qualifications

Essential

• Safepass
• Manual Handling

Desirable

• QQI Craft Certificate
• PHECC First Aid

Additional Information

What We Offer

At Sisk, your rewards package goes far beyond your salary. Our most valued benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing and lifestyle supports
• Career development opportunities
• And much more as part of our Total Rewards programme

Our People & Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer the opportunity to work with purpose, grow a career without limits and be part of a supportive, collaborative team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited CVs or speculative contact from unapproved agencies are not accepted, and no fees will be payable.

Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, family status or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all candidates.

Encouraging All Talent to Apply

We understand that the confidence gap or imposter syndrome can discourage great people from applying. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to express your interest — your skills, experience and potential are what matter.

Compliance & Transparency

All recruitment materials are designed to meet or exceed legal and regulatory requirements, including the Irish and UK Equality Acts and the EU Pay Transparency Directive, ensuring fairness, transparency and equal access for every applicant.